Practical Tips to Balance Cancer Life with Goal Setting and Joy

A cancer diagnosis can upend life’s plans, but it can also reshape how we approach goals and priorities. In this heartfelt episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller to discuss how cancer challenges traditional goal-setting and offers a new perspective on living with intention. Deb shares her struggle to set long-term business goals in her mastermind group, as the uncertainty of her health made looking 10-20 years ahead feel impossible. Similarly, Dr. Miller reflects on how his own cancer diagnosis disrupted his retirement plans, forcing him to reexamine what truly mattered. Both Deb and Dr. Miller emphasize that cancer doesn’t simply “go away,” even after treatment. It lingers, casting a shadow over one’s sense of security. However, they encourage reframing goals from rigid milestones into guiding intentions—focusing on attitude, purpose, and daily joy rather than distant outcomes. This might mean reconnecting with passions, finding small ways to help others, or simply embracing gratitude in the moment. Practical strategies from their conversation include journaling, creating a gratitude jar, and making choices rooted in personal values instead of fear. They remind listeners that while cancer can alter dreams, it doesn’t erase the ability to live with meaning. The takeaway? Cancer may bring challenges, but it also creates opportunities to live authentically. Deb and Dr. Brad inspire listeners to face the new year with hope, balance, and humor—turning the “grim” realities of cancer into moments of grace and even a grin. Tune in for an uplifting discussion about resilience and purpose.   Website: https://cancerandcomedy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfP2JvmMDeBzbj3mziVGJUw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eWJCkSrGcmh2QX4flQiWW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbradleymiller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertbradleymiller/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cancerandcomedy